The American Revolution ended two centuries of British rule for most of the
North American colonies and created the modern United States of America. The
Revolutionary era was both exhilarating and disturbing---a time of progress for
some, dislocation for others. In the wake of the Revolution came events as
varied as the drafting and ratification of the Constitution of the United
States of America and the rebellions of slaves who saw the contrast between
slavery and proclamations of liberty. The television series
Liberty! offers
us a chance to learn about the Revolution and to reflect on the Revolutionary
legacy. The Revolution website offers a chance to join in national
discussions of American revolutionary origins.